Horror

May the stories
be with you

Alien worlds, dystopian futures and the things that stalk the dark. Horror and sci-fi push imagination beyond the limits of reality. From distant galaxies to the depths of our worst fears, the page is where these worlds first come to life.

Here you’ll find a selection of reads to dive right into. From books, to magazines and podcasts, explore what scares or inspires you and see where it takes you.

But this is just the beginning – there's a world of stories out there to help you Go All In on horror, sci-fi, or whatever you’re into.

Reads for 5–11 year olds

Spooky stories and
strange worlds

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    Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost

    Ages 5-7

    A shy little ghost vanishes before the show, so Bumble and Snug must save the day amid falling stages, magic tricks, friendship and chaos.

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    Creepy Pair of Underwear

    Ages 5-7

    Jasper Rabbit buys glowing underwear that seems fun until it frightens him at night, leading to a clever plan that helps him feel safe again.

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    Isadora Moon

    Ages 7-9

    Half vampire and half fairy, this illustrated series follows a girl who struggles to fit in, mixing magic with feisty fun for young readers.

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    The Witch in the Tower

    Ages 7-9

    A stunning, highly illustrated coming‑of‑age fantasy about self‑discovery and empowerment, filled with Júlia Sardà’s exquisite, magical and richly detailed art.

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    Zombierella: Fairy Tales Gone Bad

    Ages 7-11

    A dark, Halloween-ready twist on Cinderella as an undead heroine sets out to confront the cruel sisters who tormented her, in a deliciously gothic adventure.

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    The Invasion of Crooked Oak

    Ages 9-11

    Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this thrilling sci-fi adventure with an ecological twist.

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    The Zombie Project

    Ages 9-11

    The action-packed and horrorful zombie adventure from debut author Alice Nuttall, with an original environmental twist!

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    Little Horror

    Ages 9-11

    Little Horror follows Rita, a two-year-old with the mind of a teenager. When her parents disappear, she goes on the run from sinister pursuers.

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    After

    Ages 9-11

    Jen and her father cross a deserted world after tech collapse, seeking survivors and a new life after the Flood wipes out people and machines.

Graphic novel

Illustrated ghost stories for teens

A combination of prose and manga, these haunting short stories will entertain those with an appetite for the supernatural.

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Reads for 11–16 year olds

Where the weird and
wonderful begin

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    Poems from a Witch’s Pocket

    Ages 11-14

    A young witch’s pocket treasures – spells, notes, and observations – shape a magical world of nature, mystery and change, told through practical, surreal poems.

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    Graphic Novel

    Ditching Saskia

    Ages 11-14

    A supernatural graphic novel that gently weaves together tough, everyday themes of identity, grief, and accepting flaws in those we love the most.

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    Audiobook

    BBC World Service – The Dark Is Rising

    Ages 11-16

    A young boy’s time-travelling fight against ancient evil. This dramatisation of Susan Cooper’s cult novel is a magical journey into the supernatural.

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    Dreadwood (Series)

    Ages 11-16

    Fast-paced blend of comedy and horror, following a group of students caught up in terrifying events linked to a sinister forest.

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    Keep Your Friends Close

    Ages 14-16

    A tense thriller for young adults about trust, power and toxic friendships.

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    And the River Drags Her Down

    Ages 14-16

    A haunting, lyrical tale of grief, sisterhood and revenge that blends Gothic horror, mystery and Korean folklore.

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    Book Graphic Novel

    100 Tales from the Tokyo Ghost Café

    Ages 14-16

    Akira crosses spirit-haunted Japan to find his family, meeting yōkai and eerie tales in a manga-inspired journey rich with folklore and adventure.

Podcast

An absorbing horror story dramatisation on BBC Sounds

Podcasters within a podcast investigate witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations in this adult horror fiction which is a modern take on the words of HP Lovecraft.

Great for teens and adults alike.

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Reads for Adults

Out of this world reads

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    Audiobook

    The Reformatory

    Adults

    Historical, horror novel about a boy from a brutal reform school who can see ghosts.

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    The Lovecraft Investigations

    Adults

    Podcasters investigate witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations in this horror fiction which is a modern take on the words of HP Lovecraft.

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    Annihilation

    Adults

    The first volume of the classic Southern Reach series, a cosmic mystery which has become a sci-fi horror film starring Natalie Portman.

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    Tales of Occult Britain

    Adults

    A collection of short stories by nine contemporary authors, each set in real-world locations across the UK and Northern Ireland.

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    Podcast

    Quinn’s Ideas

    Adults

    Sci-fi horror enthusiasts can enjoy horror book recommendations, analysis and entertainment through this YouTube channel.

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    The Evolution of Horror

    Adults

    For horror enthusiasts, this weekly podcast explores the evolution of the horror genre, from silent cinema to modern classics, via different subgenres.

Podcast

A podcast for horror lovers, by horror lovers

This weekly podcast explores the evolution of the horror genre, from silent cinema to modern classics, via different sub-genres with guests that discuss horror movies

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Library finder

You don’t have to
buy it to read it

Libraries make it easy to dive into books around your interests, without needing to buy them. Borrow titles, discover new authors and Go All In on your passions.

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YouTube channel

Nerd out over sci-fi horror on this YouTube channel

Sci-fi horror enthusiasts can fill up on adult horror book recommendations, analysis and entertainment with Quinn's Ideas.

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Keep exploring

Whatever you’re
into, Go All In

Explore more passions, discover new ones, or take a chance on something completely different. From music to gaming, comedy to horror, and plenty beyond, there’s a whole world of stories waiting to be found.